While this paper is not listed by Strathmore as one of its professional grade papers, it is acid free and contains 3-% post consumer fiber, and it is part of their 400 series. The dark specks of fiber in it helps to make this a beautiful portrait paper. Although it is only listed as a 60# paper, it feels as heavy as Canson's 90# paper. It is, however, for dry media, i.e. pencils, charcoals, pastels, to do not require more than a couple of layers.

The only problem I found was that this order was sent from the midwest instead of from a local store that probably had it in stock. Delivery time would be considerably shorter if the company had access to inventory in local stores or outlets.

Needed this paper for an art piece to be shipped out before Christmas. This paper is the perfect weight and rich in colour. I've always used Strathmore paper and will continue to do so from your company because of the great prices! Thank you!

i actually paint on paper. i have a variety of different methods to seal it so it won't tear or warp or continue to absorb paint. first i use pastel on this and black makes pastels really pop(like a black velvet oil painting) then seal it and oil paint away. has a nice thickness but a fine smoother finish.

I like to order the black Strathmore Artagain pads. 2 times I thought I was ordering the black pads, but somehow must have clicked on assorted tints. Just be careful when ordering and double check your preference. I teach kids after school art lessons and the richness, texture and color of the black paper is top quality and I like to use that for them rather than construction paper.

These are great for color sketching and still life studies. I currently have the multi-tints pads, which gives a good array of background colors to work with. It is the 18"X24" size and is very versatile. My first experience with these were with the Black colored pages, which were fantastic for night scenes and strong chiaroscuro drawing. I used the black with colored pencils (Prismacolor by Berol),but I did have to use a lot of White Pencil or stick before laying the color in, to create a more opaque background for the colors. These pads are better for all pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and harder Pastel. Only drawback ( no pun intended )is there really isn't enough "tooth" for much soft pastel build-up. I will continue buying and using them. Beware exposing the tints to too much sunlight as the colors do fade, but I do like them!

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